Sworn in

Chicago Tribune historical photo

Harold Washington takes the oath of office as mayor of Chicago, administered by Circuit Judge Charles Freeman, in 1983. At right are Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, outgoing Mayor Jane Byrne and her husband, Jay McMullen.

Harold Washington takes the oath of office as mayor of Chicago, administered by Circuit Judge Charles Freeman, in 1983. At right are Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, outgoing Mayor Jane Byrne and her husband, Jay McMullen.

(Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Harold Washington takes the oath of office as mayor of Chicago, administered by Circuit Judge Charles Freeman, in 1983. At right are Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, outgoing Mayor Jane Byrne and her husband, Jay McMullen.